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Louie Ludwig Sweers

Birth	:	7 Jul 1925 Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	23 Aug 1999 Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0993996, -93.7921982
Description	:	Louie, the son of John and Sena (Smidt) Sweers, was born July 7, 1925, on the family farm in Boone Township southwest of Britt. He attended country schools. Following the death of his father, when Louie was 16, he farmed with his mother and his brothers. Louie was drafted during World War II and served with the U.S. Infantry in the European Theater. He was wounded in France and later captured as a prisoner of war in Luxembourg in December of 1944. He was liberated on May 2, 1945. Following his military service, Louie farmed with his brother, Jake. On... Read More	Louie, the son of John and Sena (Smidt) Sweers, was born July 7, 1925, on the family farm in Boone Township southwest of Britt. He attended country schools. Following the death of his father, when Louie was 16, he farmed with his mother and his brothers. Louie was drafted during World War II and served with the U.S. Infantry in the European Theater. He was wounded in France and later captured as a prisoner of war in Luxembourg in December of 1944. He was liberated on May 2, 1945. Following his military service, Louie farmed with his brother, Jake. On Jan. 16, 1950, Louie was united in marriage with Joan Schoby in Algona. The couple farmed near Britt until 1988, at which time they moved into Britt. Louie loved spending time with his grandchildren. He also liked new farm machinery, tractors and new cars. Louie was a lifetime member of the United Methodist Church in Britt. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW, DAV and American Ex-POWs.

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Where is Louie Ludwig Sweers's memorial?
Louie Ludwig Sweers's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Britt, Hancock County, USA.
When did Louie Ludwig Sweers death?
Louie Ludwig Sweers death on 23 Aug 1999 in Britt, Hancock County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Louie Ludwig Sweers's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0993996
Longitude: -93.7921982

Family Members:

Parent

John Jacob Sweers

(1892 - 1942)

Sena Smidt Sweers

(1894 - 1986)

Spouse

Joan L. Schoby Sweers

(1931 - 2005)

Siblings

Carrie Lena Sweers Schaefer

(1921 - 1999)

Jake Sweers

(1924 - 1998)

Ben “Bennie” Sweers

(1927 - 2015)

Elmer Anton Sweers

(1928 - 2013)

Children

Infant Sweers

(1952 - 1952)

Infant Sweers

(1953 - 1953)

Paul Lewis Sweers

(1954 - 1954)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0993996, -93.7921982

2. National Hobo Memorial
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1003500, -93.7913500

3. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Britt, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0828018, -93.7742004

4. Saint John Cemetery
Duncan, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1055984, -93.7177963

5. Orthel Township Cemetery
Woden, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1265984, -93.9001999

6. Boone Township Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0393982, -93.8786011

7. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1055984, -93.6418991

8. Liberty Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0292015, -93.6544037

9. Crystal Lake Township Cemetery
Crystal Lake, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2233315, -93.8033295

10. Peace Reformed Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0536000, -93.6153000

11. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Wesley, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0833015, -93.9805984

12. Christian Reformed Church Cemetery
Woden, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1844000, -93.9484000

13. Concord Cemetery
Garner, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0891991, -93.5971985

14. Bingham Township Cemetery
Woden, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2133293, -93.9130630

15. Old Amsterdam Cemetery
Kanawha, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9517700, -93.7571500

16. Corwith Cemetery
Corwith, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935989, -93.9456024

17. Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery
Corwith, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9939003, -93.9468994

18. Amsterdam Township Cemetery
Kanawha, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9385000, -93.8030000

19. Magor Township Cemetery
Corwith, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9602446, -93.9107818

20. West Lake Cemetery
Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9403000, -93.7369003

21. Faith Lutheran Cemetery
Miller, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1844406, -93.5994415

22. Evergreen Cemetery
Wesley, Kossuth County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0861015, -94.0180969

23. Calvary Cemetery
Klemme, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0018997, -93.6046982

24. Madison Township Cemetery
Madison Township, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2411003, -93.6371994